Pioneer in the fight against AIDS: Botswana's ex-President Festus Mogae died
Key takeaways
- The former President of the Republic of Botswana, Festus Mogae, has died.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5DU8b Former President of Botswana Festus Mogae has died aged 86Image: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFPAdvertisement.
- During his time in office from 1998 to 2008, the southern African country experienced steady economic growth and developed into one of the most prosperous on the continent.
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The former President of the Republic of Botswana, Festus Mogae, has died. The democrat was considered the architect of the Southern African country's economic rise and a pioneer in the fight against AIDS.
https://p.dw.com/p/5DU8b Former President of Botswana Festus Mogae has died aged 86Image: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFPAdvertisement. The political career of Botswana's ex-President Festus Gontebanye Mogae can be summarized under one heading: "good governance."
During his time in office from 1998 to 2008, the southern African country experienced steady economic growth and developed into one of the most prosperous on the continent. It now holds regular elections and is seen as one of the most stable countries in Africa.